Cisplatin

Appearance:

• Form: Powder
• Color: Yellow

Odor: Odorless

pH-value at 20 °C (68 °F): 5-7

Change in condition

• Boiling point/Boiling range: Undetermined.

Flash point: Not applicable.

Flammability (solid, gaseous): Undetermined.

Ignition temperature:

• Decomposition temperature: >285 °C (>545 °F)

Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.

Vapor pressure: Not applicable.

Density at 20 °C (68 °F): 3.7 g/cm³ (30.877 lbs/gal)

Bulk density at 20 °C (68 °F): 850 kg/m³

Solubility in / Miscibility with water at 20 °C (68 °F): 2.5 g/l

• Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
• Work only in fume cabinet.
• Prevent formation of dust.
• Store under lock and key and with access restricted to technical experts or their assistants only.
• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Open and handle receptacle with care.

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

• Corrosive action on metals.
• Store in dry conditions.
• Store in a cool location.

Information about storage in one common storage facility:

• Store away from flammable substances.
• Store away from foodstuffs.

Further information about storage conditions:

• Protect from exposure to the light.
• Keep receptacle tightly sealed.

Classification of the substance or mixture

• Acute Tox. 2 H300 Fatal if swallowed.
• Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.
• Resp. Sens. 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• Muta. 1B H340 May cause genetic defects.
• Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer.
• Met. Corr.1 H290 May be corrosive to metals.
• Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
• Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC

• Toxic
• May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic damage. Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.
• Irritant
• Irritating to eyes and respiratory system. May cause sensitisation by inhalation and skin contact.